33 stereoviews on cardstock mounts showing Chicago and vicinity, many taken before the fire of 1871. Photographers / publishers include J. Carbutt, Chicago, IL (22), I. Crater, Chicago, IL (5), Shaw, Chicago, IL (1), and Andrew & Carson, Hillsdale, MI (1). Some versos with applied paper label listing image number, title, and credit to the photographer/publisher. 

Content includes street scenes, store fronts, prominent residences, churches, landmarks, and public gatherings. 

Highlighted titles include: Illinois Central Depot from Madison Street. -- State Street looking north from Madison. -- Dearborn Street. -- Terrace Block, Michigan Avenue. -- McVicker's Theater, Madison St. -- Custom House. -- Wreck of Rush. St. Bridge. -- Sherman House, Chicago. -- General Post Office, Chicago. -- North Clark St., from South End of Bridge, Chicago. -- Illinois Central Depot, Chicago, IL. -- Douglas' Grave. -- View from Sherman House balcony. -- Chamber of Commerce. -- Crosby's Opera House. -- And 18 others.

Together, 33 stereoviews.